Crema's Take
“Their hot chocolate is genuinely excellent—rich, balanced, and the kind of thing regulars rave about—but the 3.5 rating suggests the rest of the operation doesn't hold up as consistently. Reviews praise the chocolate selection and pastries, but the low score points to real gaps in execution, service, or reliability that likely outweigh the standout drinks. Visit if you're specifically craving their hot chocolate or want to browse chocolates on a casual Carmel stroll, but don't expect a flawless experience.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. Slow-sit spot. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Their Hot Chocolate is excellent. It is not too sweet neither is it bland. It is perfect 👌:)
I usually don’t comment about these things but this one was too good not to be shared with others! We had an Absolutely delightful experience.the best candy place for my kids , very amazing coffee, and ice cream all over Monterey county I can’t say enough good things about this…
On 10/07/2025 we visited the All About The Chocolate store, located in Carmel, California, coming from Brazil. Magnificent store, very tasty sweets, excellent variety, great store structure and EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE. Friendly attendant, good store and good products, I recommend…
I was wandering this beautiful town for the car week with my husband and my kids, and came across this lovely chocolate store at Dolores! This is hands down the best chocolate store I’ve ever been to! The quality of their chocolates is absolutely unmatched, rich, smooth, and…
I recently visited and was thoroughly impressed! The shop has a cozy atmosphere and an incredible selection of chocolates. The staff were friendly, helping me pick out some truly delicious treats. I highly recommend it for any chocolate lover. I can't wait to go back!
Crema Reviews
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